Science & TechnologyAmerican1862 – 1932
Eliakim Hastings Moore
Pioneering mathematician, founder of Chicago mathematics school
Biography
An American mathematician and founding member of the American Mathematical Society. He made significant contributions to algebra and foundational mathematics at the University of Chicago.
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Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
American
Born
1862
Died
1932
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Eliakim
Hebrew origin
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